The reef is also being claimed by the Philippines. China has also been building structures on other Manila-claimed areas such as the Panganiban (Mischief), Zamora (Subi), Kennan (Chigua), Mabini (Johnson South), Burgos (Gaven) and Calderon (Cuarteron) Reefs.

The Philippines has filed a protest against China's test flights on the Manila-claimed reef. Foreign Affairs spokesperson Charles Jose said that China's actions were “provocative” and “restricting the freedom of navigation and overflight in the West Philippine Sea.”

The Senate adjourned yesterday without passing the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or the second part of the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, meant to empower President Duterte to address the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Jeepney drivers will be provided with the third tranche of cash assistance this month to help them and their families cope with the crisis caused by the coronavirus disease 2019, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said.